NFL ON FOX CLOSES 2012 IN BIG WAY –On Sunday, Dec. 30, FOX Sports closes out 2012 and the NFL regular season with doubleheader coverage of seven matchups, most critical to the NFC playoff picture. With their backs against the wall, Eli Manning and the Giants need a win against the Eagles and some help to get into the playoffs. All-time single season receiving yardage leader Calvin Johnson and the Lions look to play spoiler as they host Jay Cutler and the Bears, who will need a lot of help to get into the playoffs should they lose in Detroit. The NFC South closes out the 1:00 PM slate as Matt Ryan and the No. 1-seeded Falcons host the Bucs and Panthers are in New Orleans to take on Drew Brees and the Saints. With a playoff spot on the line, Adrian Peterson and the Vikings face a win-and-in scenario as they host Aaron Rodgers and the NFC North champion Packers in America’s Game of the Week. Joe Buck, Troy Aikman and Pam Oliver call the action from Minneapolis. The NFC West title is on the line as the Cardinals travel to San Francisco to battle Colin Kaepernick and the 49ers while the Russell Wilson and the Seahawks host the Rams.

In a sit-down interview airing on FOX NFL SUNDAY, Erin Andrews talks with Vikings RB Adrian Peterson to discuss his chances of breaking the all-time rushing record and the Vikings’ playoff prospects. In a special presentation of BEING: Vincent Jackson—the Tampa Bay Bucs wide receiver gives a behind-the-scenes look at his preparations for Tampa’s final game of the season.

BILLICK: THE FORMULA FOR RENEWED NFL SUCCESS – As Week 17 approaches, this could be the last week of employment for some GM’s and head coaches with their current teams. NFL on FOX analyst Brian Billick examines how these teams will look to change the fortunes of their organizations heading into 2013. “Each team will be looking for that right formula to turn the fortunes of their franchise around. Over the last few years that formula seems to be hiring a new coach and then acquiring your franchise quarterback at the same time.” This formula is, Billick writes, “easier said than done. Current playoff teams such as Houston, Baltimore, Cincinnati, Atlanta, Green Bay and Indianapolis did just that.”

To read an in-depth look from Billick at franchises who’ve made the correct coach-QB decision over the last few years and those who haven’t, click here: http://on-msn.com/UmSzAr